The average bus between Basildon and Folkestone takes 6h and the fastest bus takes 3h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Basildon to Folkestone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Basildon and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 9:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basildon is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Basildon to Folkestone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Basildon to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Folkestone station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Basildon to Folkestone bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.
Basildon to Folkestone bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
The distance between Basildon and Folkestone is 73.2 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Folkestone Central station via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 47m.